Google Cloud has announced the opening of its new cloud region in Dammam, bringing high-performance, low-latency Google Cloud Platform services to customers of all sizes, from public sector organizations and large businesses, to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This significant investmentRead More…

GoDaddy has announced its collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC). This new partnership and collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs,  Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with essential connectivity solutions and enabling their online presence. In today’s digital age, connectivity and a strong online presence areRead More…

Manafa plans to turbocharge its growth in Saudi Arabia, and expand its offering with the launch of several products and financing solutions across untapped sectors Leading Saudi fintech company Manafa has announced the closing of its Series A round of SAR 106 million (US$28 million) led by STV and Wa’edRead More…

Microsoft and The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) have launched ‘Build the Skills of the Future’ training programme focusing on cloud, data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative comes as part of the MoU signed between both parties in May this year and in-line with The DigitalRead More…

Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. SMEs using Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be able to access and unlock vital financingRead More…

Cisco has today published its 2021 SMB Security Outcomes Study, a derivative of Cisco’s flagship cybersecurity report, 2021 Security Outcomes Study, highlighting what SMB leaders are doing to thrive in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, as well as offering actionable insights on where they should focus their digitization, security planning andRead More…